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15 But God will save suffering people by their suffering.
    He gets them to listen through their pain.

16 “God is gently calling you from the jaws of trouble.
    He is calling you to an open place of freedom.
    There he has set your table full of the best food.
17 But now you are given the punishment evil people should have.
    Now you are being punished.

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15 But those who suffer(A) he delivers in their suffering;(B)
    he speaks(C) to them in their affliction.(D)

16 “He is wooing(E) you from the jaws of distress
    to a spacious place(F) free from restriction,(G)
    to the comfort of your table(H) laden with choice food.(I)
17 But now you are laden with the judgment due the wicked;(J)
    judgment and justice have taken hold of you.(K)

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